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preemption doctrine in Maryland

29 Maryland opinions name it 3 courts 1977–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (21)

CaseFollowedCited
Altadis U.S.A., Inc. v. Prince George's Countygreen
md · 2013 · cited in 4 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2019
2 sentences

2019Allied Vending , 332 Md. at 304 , 631 A.2d 77 ; Skipper, 329 Md. at 493 , 620 A.2d 880 ; see also Altadis , 431 Md. at 319 , 65 A.3d 118 ("The General Assembly's rejection of bills imposing the same requirements as the local legislation is significant in a preemption analysis."). 31 The implied preemption authorities, where amendment rejection is relied upon, emphasize the "repeated" failure of legislative change.

2019Allied Vending , 332 Md. at 304 , 631 A.2d 77 ; Skipper, 329 Md. at 493 , 620 A.2d 880 ; see also Altadis , 431 Md. at 319 , 65 A.3d 118 ("The General Assembly's rejection of bills imposing the same requirements as the local legislation is significant in a preemption analysis."). 31 The implied preemption authorities, where amendment rejection is relied upon, emphasize the "repeated" failure of legislative change.

44
Ad + Soil, Inc. v. County Commissionersgreen
md · 1986 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2012–2017
2 sentences

2017The preemption doctrine “is grounded upon the authority of the General Assembly to reserve for itself exclusive dominion over an entire field of legislative concern.” Ad+Soil, Inc. v. County Commissioners, 307 Md. 307, 324 (1986).

2017The preemption doctrine “is grounded upon the authority of the General Assembly to reserve for itself exclusive dominion over an entire field of legislative concern.” Ad+Soil, Inc. v. County Commissioners, 307 Md. 307, 324 (1986).

23
Village of Lacona v. New York State Department of Agriculture & Marketsgreen
nyappdiv · 2008 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Village of Lacona v. State, Dep't of Agric. and Mkts. , 51 A.D.3d 1319 , 858 N.Y.S.2d 833 (2008) (New York vests exclusive jurisdiction in a state agency); Ames v. Smoot , 98 A.D.2d 216 , 471 N.Y.S.2d 128 (1983) (same); Long Island Pest Control Ass'n v. Town of Huntington , 72 Misc.2d 1031 , 341 N.Y.S.2d 93 (1973) (same); Minn. Agric.

2019See Village of Lacona v. State, Dep't of Agric. and Mkts. , 51 A.D.3d 1319 , 858 N.Y.S.2d 833 (2008) (New York vests exclusive jurisdiction in a state agency); Ames v. Smoot , 98 A.D.2d 216 , 471 N.Y.S.2d 128 (1983) (same); Long Island Pest Control Ass'n v. Town of Huntington , 72 Misc.2d 1031 , 341 N.Y.S.2d 93 (1973) (same); Minn. Agric.

22
Allied Vending, Inc. v. City of Bowiegreen
md · 1993 · cited in 4 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2019
2 sentences

2019Allied Vending , 332 Md. at 304 , 631 A.2d 77 ; Skipper, 329 Md. at 493 , 620 A.2d 880 ; see also Altadis , 431 Md. at 319 , 65 A.3d 118 ("The General Assembly's rejection of bills imposing the same requirements as the local legislation is significant in a preemption analysis."). 31 The implied preemption authorities, where amendment rejection is relied upon, emphasize the "repeated" failure of legislative change.

2019Allied Vending , 332 Md. at 304 , 631 A.2d 77 ; Skipper, 329 Md. at 493 , 620 A.2d 880 ; see also Altadis , 431 Md. at 319 , 65 A.3d 118 ("The General Assembly's rejection of bills imposing the same requirements as the local legislation is significant in a preemption analysis."). 31 The implied preemption authorities, where amendment rejection is relied upon, emphasize the "repeated" failure of legislative change.

14
Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. San Diego County District Council of Carpentersgreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1986–2017
2 sentences

1991Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. San Diego County District Council of Carpenters, 436 U.S. 180 , 98 S.Ct. 1745 , 56 L.Ed.2d 209 (1978), is dispositive of the preemption claim.

1991Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. San Diego County District Council of Carpenters, 436 U.S. 180 , 98 S.Ct. 1745 , 56 L.Ed.2d 209 (1978), is dispositive of the preemption claim.

13
Virginia Uranium, Inc. v. Warrengreen
· 2019 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026The dissent posits that because this case alleges a fraud, the local governments’ claims arise from the “state’s historic police powers,” and therefore, we must apply a preemption framework to the local governments’ claims in a manner similar to cases such as Virginia Uranium, Inc. v. Warren, 587 U.S. 761 (2019); Altria Group, Inc. v. Good, 555 U.S. 70 (2008); and Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., 505 51 U.S. 504 (1992).

2026Preemption analysis, the Court explained, should “depend[] on what the State did, not why it did it.” Id. at 774 (lead opinion) (emphasis in original).

11
Oneok, Inc. v. Learjet, Inc.green
scotus · 2015 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026The Supreme Court has been explicit: the preemption inquiry requires the court to identify “the target at which the state law aims[.]” Oneok, 575 U.S. at 385 (italics in original).

11
James W. Smith v. Comair, Incorporated Delta Airlines, Incorporatedgreen
ca4 · 1998 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Looking to the phrase “relating to,” 14 the Court concluded that 14 “Before recodification in 1994, the preemption clause read, in relevant part: ‘No State or political subdivision thereof and no interstate agency or other political agency of two or more States shall enact or enforce any law, rule, regulation, standard, or other provision having the force and effect of law relating to rates, routes, or services of any air carrier . . . .’” Smith v. Comair, Inc., 134 F.3d 254, 257 (4th Cir. 1998) (quoting 49 U.S.C.

11
Garner v. Teamsters, Chauffeurs & Helpers Local Union No. 776green
scotus · 1954 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See id. at 191-94 , 98 S.Ct. 1745 (citing, inter alia, Garner, 346 U.S. 485 , 74 S.Ct. 161 , 98 L.Ed. 228 ).

2017See id. at 191-94 , 98 S.Ct. 1745 (citing, inter alia, Garner, 346 U.S. 485 , 74 S.Ct. 161 , 98 L.Ed. 228 ).

11
In re the Marriage of Heraldgreen
or · 2014 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See, e.g., Guardianship of O.D. v. Dillard, 177 So.3d 175, 186 (Miss. 2015), reh’g denied (Nov. 12, 2015) (holding that the "major damage” standard applies to a preemption analysis of state domestic relations law); In re Marriage of Herald & Steadman, 355 Or. 104 , 322 P.3d 546, 553 (2014) (same); Smith v. McIntosh, 70 So.3d 1277, 1280 (Ala. Civ.

2017See, e.g., Guardianship of O.D. v. Dillard, 177 So.3d 175, 186 (Miss. 2015), reh’g denied (Nov. 12, 2015) (holding that the "major damage” standard applies to a preemption analysis of state domestic relations law); In re Marriage of Herald & Steadman, 355 Or. 104 , 322 P.3d 546, 553 (2014) (same); Smith v. McIntosh, 70 So.3d 1277, 1280 (Ala. Civ.

11
Smith v. McINTOSHgreen
alacivapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See, e.g., Guardianship of O.D. v. Dillard, 177 So.3d 175, 186 (Miss. 2015), reh’g denied (Nov. 12, 2015) (holding that the "major damage” standard applies to a preemption analysis of state domestic relations law); In re Marriage of Herald & Steadman, 355 Or. 104 , 322 P.3d 546, 553 (2014) (same); Smith v. McIntosh, 70 So.3d 1277, 1280 (Ala. Civ.

11
Biondo v. Biondogreen
michctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017App. 2011) (same); Biondo v. Biondo, 291 Mich.App. 720 , 809 N.W.2d 397, 399-400 (2011) (same). 19 .

2017App. 2011) (same); Biondo v. Biondo, 291 Mich.App. 720 , 809 N.W.2d 397, 399-400 (2011) (same). 19 .

11
Ashley Healthcare Plan v. Michael Dillardgreen
miss · 2015 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See, e.g., Guardianship of O.D. v. Dillard, 177 So.3d 175, 186 (Miss. 2015), reh’g denied (Nov. 12, 2015) (holding that the "major damage” standard applies to a preemption analysis of state domestic relations law); In re Marriage of Herald & Steadman, 355 Or. 104 , 322 P.3d 546, 553 (2014) (same); Smith v. McIntosh, 70 So.3d 1277, 1280 (Ala. Civ.

11
Schouest v. Medtronic, Inc.green
txsd · 2014 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Schouest, 13 F.Supp.3d at 708 (“a deceptive act in the promotion of the Infuse device would survive a preemption challenge for the same reasons that [the plaintiffj’s fraud and negligent misrepresentations claim [sic] would”). 14 2.

11
Coalition for Open Doors v. Annapolis Lodge No. 622green
md · 1994 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Coalition for Open Doors v. Annapolis Lodge No. 622, 333 Md. 359, 379 (1994).

11
American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolensgreen
scotus · 1995 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Belknap, Inc. v. Halegreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Local 174, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers v. Lucas Flour Co.green
scotus · 1962 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Vaca v. Sipesgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Allis-Chalmers Corp. v. Lueckgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
McCarthy v. Bd. of Education of AA Co.green
md · 1977 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maryland. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
Talbot County v. Skipper green
md · 1993
2 sentences

2019Allied Vending , 332 Md. at 304 , 631 A.2d 77 ; Skipper, 329 Md. at 493 , 620 A.2d 880 ; see also Altadis , 431 Md. at 319 , 65 A.3d 118 ("The General Assembly's rejection of bills imposing the same requirements as the local legislation is significant in a preemption analysis."). 31 The implied preemption authorities, where amendment rejection is relied upon, emphasize the "repeated" failure of legislative change.

2019Allied Vending , 332 Md. at 304 , 631 A.2d 77 ; Skipper, 329 Md. at 493 , 620 A.2d 880 ; see also Altadis , 431 Md. at 319 , 65 A.3d 118 ("The General Assembly's rejection of bills imposing the same requirements as the local legislation is significant in a preemption analysis."). 31 The implied preemption authorities, where amendment rejection is relied upon, emphasize the "repeated" failure of legislative change.

42013–2019
Hunter v. BD. OF EDUC., MONT. CNTY. green
md · 1982
2 sentences

2022Observing that the Coverdell Act “does not provide immunity for employers of teachers or for local school boards,” the Court of Special Appeals proceeded to determine whether the circuit court correctly concluded that the negligent acts fell within the educational malpractice doctrine that this Court described in Hunter, 292 Md. 481 , which prohibits claims alleging negligence related to academic placement or decision-making.

2022Observing that the Coverdell Act “does not provide immunity for employers of teachers or for local school boards,” the Court of Special Appeals proceeded to determine whether the circuit court correctly concluded that the negligent acts fell within the educational malpractice doctrine that this Court described in Hunter, 292 Md. 481 , which prohibits claims alleging negligence related to academic placement or decision-making.

22022–2022
Ames v. Smoot green
nyappdiv · 1983
2 sentences

2019See Village of Lacona v. State, Dep't of Agric. and Mkts. , 51 A.D.3d 1319 , 858 N.Y.S.2d 833 (2008) (New York vests exclusive jurisdiction in a state agency); Ames v. Smoot , 98 A.D.2d 216 , 471 N.Y.S.2d 128 (1983) (same); Long Island Pest Control Ass'n v. Town of Huntington , 72 Misc.2d 1031 , 341 N.Y.S.2d 93 (1973) (same); Minn. Agric.

2019See Village of Lacona v. State, Dep't of Agric. and Mkts. , 51 A.D.3d 1319 , 858 N.Y.S.2d 833 (2008) (New York vests exclusive jurisdiction in a state agency); Ames v. Smoot , 98 A.D.2d 216 , 471 N.Y.S.2d 128 (1983) (same); Long Island Pest Control Ass'n v. Town of Huntington , 72 Misc.2d 1031 , 341 N.Y.S.2d 93 (1973) (same); Minn. Agric.

22019–2019
Long Island Pest Control Ass'n v. Town of Huntington neutral
nysupct · 1973
2 sentences

2019See Village of Lacona v. State, Dep't of Agric. and Mkts. , 51 A.D.3d 1319 , 858 N.Y.S.2d 833 (2008) (New York vests exclusive jurisdiction in a state agency); Ames v. Smoot , 98 A.D.2d 216 , 471 N.Y.S.2d 128 (1983) (same); Long Island Pest Control Ass'n v. Town of Huntington , 72 Misc.2d 1031 , 341 N.Y.S.2d 93 (1973) (same); Minn. Agric.

2019See Village of Lacona v. State, Dep't of Agric. and Mkts. , 51 A.D.3d 1319 , 858 N.Y.S.2d 833 (2008) (New York vests exclusive jurisdiction in a state agency); Ames v. Smoot , 98 A.D.2d 216 , 471 N.Y.S.2d 128 (1983) (same); Long Island Pest Control Ass'n v. Town of Huntington , 72 Misc.2d 1031 , 341 N.Y.S.2d 93 (1973) (same); Minn. Agric.

22019–2019
Kent Island Defense League, LLC v. Queen Anne's County Board of Elections green
mdctspecapp · 2002
2 sentences

2017League, 145 Md.

2017League, 145 Md.

22017–2017
San Diego Building Trades Council v. Garmon green
scotus · 1959
2 sentences

2003In Garmon , however, the Supreme Court created two exceptions to the preemption doctrine for certain classes of eases and stated: “where the activity regulated was a merely peripheral concern of the Labor Management Relations Act ... [o]r where the regulated conduct touched interests so deeply rooted in local feeling and responsibility that, in the absence of compelling congressional direction, we could not infer that Congress had deprived the States of the power to act.” Id. at 243-44 , 79 S.Ct. at 779 , 3 L.Ed.2d at 782 . 10 These exceptions provide a sense of the scope of the preemption *47

2003In Garmon , however, the Supreme Court created two exceptions to the preemption doctrine for certain classes of eases and stated: “where the activity regulated was a merely peripheral concern of the Labor Management Relations Act ... [o]r where the regulated conduct touched interests so deeply rooted in local feeling and responsibility that, in the absence of compelling congressional direction, we could not infer that Congress had deprived the States of the power to act.” Id. at 243-44 , 79 S.Ct. at 779 , 3 L.Ed.2d at 782 . 10 These exceptions provide a sense of the scope of the preemption *47

21986–2003
Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. BP P.L.C. green
ca4 · 2022
1 sentence

2026Id. at 214–20.

12026–2026
Altria Group, Inc. v. Good green
scotus · 2008
1 sentence

2026The dissent posits that because this case alleges a fraud, the local governments’ claims arise from the “state’s historic police powers,” and therefore, we must apply a preemption framework to the local governments’ claims in a manner similar to cases such as Virginia Uranium, Inc. v. Warren, 587 U.S. 761 (2019); Altria Group, Inc. v. Good, 555 U.S. 70 (2008); and Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., 505 51 U.S. 504 (1992).

12026–2026
City of New York v. Chevron Corp. green
ca2 · 2021
1 sentence

2026As the Second Circuit observed, “[a]lthough the Supreme Court in Ouellette appeared to rely, at least in part, on the traditional preemption analysis under which courts should not lightly infer preemption of state law claims,” the Ouellette Court also found support for its ultimate conclusion—that the Clean Water Act had preempted state-law nuisance claims—by looking to Milwaukee I, which held that, even in the absence of a federal statutory scheme, “the control of interstate pollution is primarily a matter of federal law[.]” Id. at 103 n.11 (citation modified) (citing Ouellette, 479 U.S. at 4

12026–2026
Caterpillar Inc. v. Williams green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

2026Id.

12026–2026
International Paper Co. v. Ouellette green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

2026Applying the preemption framework adopted by the United States Supreme Court in International Paper Company v. Ouellette, 479 U.S. 481 (1987), the Supreme Court of Maryland held that the Clean Air Act does not authorize the broad state law claims under its saving clause.

2026Applying the preemption framework adopted by the Supreme Court in International Paper Company v. Ouellette, 479 U.S. 481 (1987), we hold that that the Clean Air Act does not authorize the broad state law claims under its saving clause.

12026–2026
Blackwell v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1977
1 sentence

2021As noted, the cases to which appellant cites found preemption in situations involving “unintended homicides resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle.” Blackwell, 34 Md.

12021–2021
East Star, LLC v. County Commissioners green
mdctspecapp · 2012
1 sentence

2019Comm'rs of Queen Anne's Cty. , 203 Md.

12019–2019
Hosford v. Chateau Foghorn LP green
mdctspecapp · 2016
2 sentences

2017Id. at 510-12, 145 A.3d 616 .

2017Id. at 510 , 145 A.3d 616 .

12017–2017
Holiday Point Marina Partners v. Anne Arundel County green
md · 1998
1 sentence

2015Id. at 197, 707 A.2d 829 .

12015–2015
Batson v. Shiflett green
md · 1992
12011–2011
Harbor Island Marina v. BOARD OF CTY. COMMISSIONERS OF CALVERT CTY. green
md · 1979
11998–1998
Gade v. National Solid Wastes Management Assn. green
scotus · 1992
11996–1996
Montgomery County v. Atlantic Guns, Inc. green
md · 1985
11996–1996
Linn v. United Plant Guard Workers of America, Local 114 green
scotus · 1966
11991–1991
Moore v. State neutral
mdctspecapp · 1972
11991–1991
Resh v. Resh green
md · 1974
11991–1991
International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft & Agricultural Implement Workers v. Russell green
scotus · 1958
11986–1986
Pemberton v. Bethlehem Steel Corp. green
mdctspecapp · 1986
11986–1986
Farmer v. United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 25 green
scotus · 1977
11986–1986
Lodge 76, International Ass'n of MacHinists & Aerospace Workers v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission green
scotus · 1976
11985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 29u.s.c.157 (5) USC § 29u.s.c.158 (4) USC § 29u.s.c.185 (3) USC § 33u.s.c.1251 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.7401 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 277 (1911–2026) NY 112 (1981–2026) IL 101 (1974–2026) TX 93 (1969–2025) NJ 69 (1971–2026) PA 66 (1966–2025) OH 50 (1975–2026) MN 45 (1984–2019) TN 45 (1987–2022) IN 38 (1981–2024) MI 35 (1970–2025) CO 32 (1972–2025) WA 32 (1972–2021) NM 31 (1987–2019) WI 31 (1980–2025) AZ 30 (1971–2025) IA 30 (1978–2026) MD 29 (1977–2026) MA 27 (1964–2023) FL 24 (1962–2021) LA 23 (1962–2024) OK 20 (1986–2024) GA 19 (1991–2022) MO 19 (1971–2017) AL 17 (1964–2014) MT 16 (1977–2025) KS 16 (1922–2026) OR 14 (1985–2023) NV 14 (2000–2026) SC 13 (1984–2019) NC 13 (1973–2026) NH 13 (1995–2019) CT 12 (1990–2024) HI 12 (1982–2023) UT 11 (1992–2012) NE 10 (1982–2006) KY 10 (1979–2026) MS 9 (1968–2013) ID 9 (1979–2018) AK 8 (1967–2022) DE 8 (1980–2025) WV 7 (2009–2024) VT 7 (1988–2024) RI 7 (1985–2020) ME 6 (1989–2025) AR 5 (1984–2025) ND 5 (1991–2025) VA 5 (1985–2021) VI 4 (2010–2026) SD 4 (1977–2020) DC 3 (1986–2009) WY 2 (2014–2014) PR 2 (2023–2025)

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